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Collaboration and interconnectivity: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Services and higher education institutions in Nottingham
No full textThis paper will describe the developing relationship between Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Services and the two Higher Education Institutions in Nottingham. It will chronicle how a very traditional relationship has been transformed, initially by a simple consultancy project, into a much closer working relationship characterised by a much richer variety of collaborative projects. It demonstrates the potential mutual benefits that greater trust and reciprocity between the institutions can bring to both academia and to practice and the impact it has already had on curriculum development, teaching and learning in Nottingham
FT-infrared spectroscopic studies of lymphoma, lymphoid and myeloid leukaemia cell lines
No full textThis paper presents a novel method to characterise spectral differences that
distinguish leukaemia and lymphoma cell lines. This is based on objective
spectral measurements of major cellular biochemical constituents and
multivariate spectral processing. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) maps of the
lymphoma, lymphoid and myeloid leukaemia cell samples were obtained using a
Perkin-Elmer Spotlight 300 FT-IR imaging spectrometer. Multivariate statistical
techniques incorporating principal component analysis (PCA) and linear
discriminant analysis (LDA) were used to construct a mathematical model. This
model was validated for reproducibility. Multivariate statistical analysis of
FTIR spectra collected for each cell sample permit a combination of unsupervised
and supervised methods of distinguishing cell line types. This resulted in the
clustering of cell line populations, indicating distinct bio-molecular
differences. Major spectral differences were observed in the 4000 to 800 cm-
1 spectral region. Bands in the averaged spectra for the cell line were assigned
to the major biochemical constituents including; proteins, fatty acids,
carbohydrates and nucleic acids. The combination of FT-IR spectroscopy and
multivariate statistical analysis provides an important insight into the
fundamental spectral differences between the cell lines, which differ according
to the cellular biochemical composition. These spectral differences can serve as
potential biomarkers for the differentiation of leukaemia and lymphoma cells.
Consequently these differences could be used as the basis for developing a
spectral method for the detection and identification of haematological
malignancies
Tarsozeuzera livingstoni Yakovlev 2006
No full textTarsozeuzera livingstoni Yakovlev, 2006: 211 (Fig. 22–23) Type locality. Rep. Pop. Congo, Dimonica. Type material. Holotype in MNHN. Distribution. Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, SW Tanzania (Rukwa Reg.) (Yakovlev 2011). Material examined. 1 male, Mwenewisi Forest, Karonga distr., N. Malawi, 2200 ft., 25.02. 2001, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, Chimaliro FR, Kasungu distr., C. Malawi, 4200 ft., 26.02. 1998, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, same locality, 29.11. 1997, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, same locality, 31.01. 1998, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, same locality, 23.02. 1998, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, same locality, 6.02. 2000, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM).Published as part of Yakovlev, Roman V. & Murphy, Raymond J., 2013, The Cossidae (Lepidoptera) of Malawi with descriptions of two new species, pp. 371-393 in Zootaxa 3709 (4) on page 380, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3709.4.5, http://zenodo.org/record/24896
The production of polymer fibres with high performance and FT-Raman spectroscopy at 1.3µm
No full textThe work described in this thesis involved the role of molten metal baths in the quench cooling of polyethylene in the production of polymer Abres with high performance. A melt-spinning rig was designed and constructed. Chapter 2 describes how polymer fibres were produced from the melt by spinning fibres through a reservoir of molten melt which was held at temperatures near the melting point of the polymer. Polyethylene fibres with a tensile modulus of the order of 25 GPa and tensile strength approaching 1 GPa were produced by a process of melt spinning followed by cold drawing to a draw ratio of 15. Raman spectroscopy is an invaluable analytical tool used in a multitude of applications. The ease and versatility of the technique provides a simple method for identification and studying crystallinity of specimens. The fbremost choice of laser source for FT-Raman has been the continuous wave Nd3+: YAG solid state laser operating at 1.064 µm. Chapter 4 investigates the possibility of using the 1.319 µm lasing emission from the Nd3+:YAG laser as an alternate source. The sensitivity of the source is determined, applications are illustrated and the limitations commented upon.</p
Oreocossus kilimanjarensis
No full textOreocossus kilimanjarensis (Holland, 1892) (Fig. 40) Duomitus kilimanjarensis Holland, 1892: 94. Type locality. [Kilimanjaro]. Type material. Holotype in USNM, examined. Distribution. from Ethiopia to S. Africa (Yakovlev 2011). Material examined. 3 males, Ntchisi forest, C. Malawi, 5000 ft., leg. R. Murphy (RMM); 2 males, 1 female, Mughese FR, Chitipa distr., N. Malawi, 6000 ft., 8 – 18.06.2002, leg. R. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Juniper forest, Nyika NP, N. Malawi, 2 – 7.10.2002, leg. R. Murphy (RMM).Published as part of Yakovlev, Roman V. & Murphy, Raymond J., 2013, The Cossidae (Lepidoptera) of Malawi with descriptions of two new species, pp. 371-393 in Zootaxa 3709 (4) on page 386, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3709.4.5, http://zenodo.org/record/24896
Strigocossus tandoensis Bethune-Baker 1927
No full text<i>Strigocossus tandoensis</i> (Bethune-Baker, 1927) <p>(Fig. 38)</p> <p> <i>Azygophleps tandoensis</i> Bethune-Baker, 1927: 333.</p> <p> <b>Type locality.</b> N’Dalla Tando, N. Angola</p> <p> <b>Type material.</b> Syntypes in BMNH, examined.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> Angola, Malawi, Kenya, Congo (Fletcher 1968; Yakovlev 2011).</p> <p> <b>Material examined.</b> 2 males, Ntchisi forest, C. Malawi, 5000 ft., 21.11.2000, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Uzamara Mt., N. Malawi, 6500 ft., 21.04.2001, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Dedza Mt., Dedza distr., C. Malawi, 2180 m, 18.01.2009, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Luwawa Rd., S. Viphya, N. Malawi, 3500 ft, 8.02. 2002, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, Zomba Mt., S. Malawi, 1940 m, 8.02.2002, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Ruo Riv., Mt. Mulanje, S. Malawi, 925 m, 8– 14.02.2002, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 4 males, E. Africa, C. Malawi, Ntchisi District, 10 km E Ntchisi, Ntchisi Forest Reserve, 13°22'04"S 34°00'40"E, h 1527 m, 17.12.2010, leg. Kovtunovich V. & Ustjuzhanin P. (RYB).</p>Published as part of <i>Yakovlev, Roman V. & Murphy, Raymond J., 2013, The Cossidae (Lepidoptera) of Malawi with descriptions of two new species, pp. 371-393 in Zootaxa 3709 (4)</i> on page 385, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3709.4.5, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/248967">http://zenodo.org/record/248967</a>
From Canon Road, 900 ft. above river, S.E. to Upper Falls (109 ft. high), Yellowstone Park, U.S.A.
No full textFrom Canon Road, 900 ft. above river, S.E. to Upper Falls (109 ft. high), Yellowstone Park, U.S.A
Electric Peak (11155 ft.), highest elevation in Yellowstone Park, U.S.A.
No full textElectric Peak (11155 ft.), highest elevation in Yellowstone Park, U.S.A
Strigocossus moderata Walker 1856
No full textStrigocossus moderata (Walker, 1856) (Fig. 30–33) Zeuzera moderata Walker, 1856: 1533. Type locality. Sierra Leone. Type material. Holotype in BMNH, examined. = Strigocossus leucopteris Houlbert, 1916: 84. Syn. nov. Type locality: „Johann-Albrechts-Hohe, Kamerun “. Type material. Holotype in MNHN, examined. = Xyleutes sjoestedti vosseleri Gaede, 1930: 546. Syn. nov. Type locality: Moschi, D. O. Africa [Tanzania]. Type material. Holotype in MHUB, examined. Distribution. South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Cameroun, Gabon etc. (Pinhey 1979; Vári et al. 2002). Host: Cassia, Pterolobium (Pinhey 1979). Material examined. 1 male, Ntchisi forest, C. Malawi, 5000 ft., 24.11 – 2.12.2000, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Likhubula, Mulanje Mts., Malawi, 600 m, 9.10. 2004, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, same locality, 27.11. 2008, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, same locality, 24.01. 2009, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Ntchisi 10 km E., Ntchisi Forest Reserve, C. Malawi, 13 ° 22 ’S; 34 °00’E, 15.01. 2009, leg. V. Kovtunovich & P. Ustjuzhanin (RYB).Published as part of Yakovlev, Roman V. & Murphy, Raymond J., 2013, The Cossidae (Lepidoptera) of Malawi with descriptions of two new species, pp. 371-393 in Zootaxa 3709 (4) on page 381, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3709.4.5, http://zenodo.org/record/24896
Eulophonotus stephanius Druce 1887
No full text<i>Eulophonotus stephanius</i> (Druce, 1887) <p>(Fig. 16)</p> <p> <i>Zeuzera stephania</i> Druce, 1887: 685, pl. 55: fig. 3</p> <p> <b>Type locality.</b> Nyassa [Malawi].</p> <p> <b>Type material.</b> Holotype in BMNH, examined.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique (Hampson, 1910b; Pinhey, 1979).</p> <p> <b>Material examined.</b> 1 male, Chimaliro FR, Kasungu distr., C. Malawi, 4200 ft., 26.02.1998, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Mughese FR, Chitipa distr., N. Malawi, 6000 ft, 17– 28.12.2000, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Ntchisi forest, Malawi, 18− 25.03.2001, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 4 males, N. Malawi, Rumphi District, Nyika N.P., 10°41'30"S 33°39'56"E, h 1961 m, 25.12.2010, leg. Kovtunovich V. & Ustjuzhanin P. (RYB); 1 male, N. Malawi, Nkhata Bay, Kolwe Forest Reserve, 11°36'39"S 34°14'60"E, h 540 m, 19.04.2011, leg. R. Yakovlev.</p>Published as part of <i>Yakovlev, Roman V. & Murphy, Raymond J., 2013, The Cossidae (Lepidoptera) of Malawi with descriptions of two new species, pp. 371-393 in Zootaxa 3709 (4)</i> on page 377, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3709.4.5, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/248967">http://zenodo.org/record/248967</a>
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